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This is an opportunity to contribute to mission-critical programmes while taking ownership of technical work packages and design activities.\nLocation: Belfast\nOn-site Requirement: 2-3 Days Per Week\nSeniority: 5+ Years Experience\nSecurity Clearance: Candidates must be willing and eligible to obtain SC clearance.\nKey Responsibilities\nLeverage engineering fundamentals to solve complex technical challenges and support key design decisions.\nProduce detailed mechanical designs using a range of CAD and CAE tools.\nMaintain product documentation in accordance with established engineering processes and procedures.\nCollaborate with multidisciplinary stakeholders to ensure robust, manufacturable, and compliant product designs.\nPerform engineering change activities while maintaining BOM integrity and configuration control.\nProduce engineering drawings in accordance with BS 8888 standards.\nLead and participate in formal design reviews.\nUndertake and deliver mechanical work packages throughout the product lifecycle.\n Required Skills\nDemonstrable experience in mechanical design engineering within defence, aerospace, security, or other highly regulated industries.\nStrong understanding of mechanical engineering fundamentals and product development processes.\nExperience producing detailed mechanical designs and technical documentation.\nProficiency with CAD tools and supporting CAE applications.\nExperience creating engineering drawings to BS 8888 standards.\nKnowledge of engineering change processes, BOM management, and configuration control.\nAbility to deliver technical work packages and contribute effectively to multidisciplinary engineering teams.\nSoft Skills & Collaboration\nStrong problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.\nExcellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.\nAbility to lead technical discussions and design review activities.\nCollaborative approach to working within multidisciplinary engineering teams.\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, or relevant technical military background with equivalent experience.\nDesirable Skills\nExperience supporting defence or security-related programmes.\nUnderstanding of design for manufacture and assembly principles.\nExperience supporting products through manufacture, integration, or qualification activities.\nKnowledge of product lifecycle and configuration management processes.\nExposure to finite element analysis or other engineering simulation tools.\n Why join us?\nWe bring together entrepreneurial, tech-driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies.\nAt ALTEN, you’ll work on exciting projects, supported by ongoing learning, mentoring, and clear career development tailored to your goals.\nJoin a passionate team and help build tomorrow, today.\nIn short you get:\nA personalised career path and a rewarding management style \nA huge diversity of engineering projects and industries\nPrivate Medical Insurance\nCycle & Tech Scheme \nEmployee assistance programme\nLife insurance & Pension Scheme\nSocial atmosphere, regular gatherings & team buildings\nFlexible way of working (role dependent)\nWe are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant & actively encourage applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists, service leavers, and military spouses/partners. 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